Explain the characteristics of plants.

Explanation should include

• discussing the importance of scientific naming, classification, and taxonomy
• differentiating among genus, species, variety, and cultivar
• describing tissue characteristics, cellular characteristics, and physical characteristics. 

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the benefits of knowing the plant kingdom and the major plant characteristics?
• What is the difference between an autotroph and a heterotroph?
• What is the process for identifying a plant using a dichotomous key?
• What are some methods used to identify plants?
• What are plant allies?